As he leaves, Randolph super & schools work out contract modifications

Randolph Herald staff

Tuesday

Jun 12, 2018 at 9:03 PMJun 13, 2018 at 5:11 PM

Randolph Superintendent of Schools Thomas Anderson, who is leaving at the end of June to begin a new job in New Bedford, and the Randolph School Committee agreed to terminate his latest contract for July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022, school committee chair Ida Gordon stated.

That contract contains provisions as to how each party may terminate it.

The original contract required six months’ notice by the superintendent. There also is a clause that contains a provision allowing modification by mutual agreement, in writing, according to Gordon. An addendum dated April 26, 2018, waived the six-month notice requirement.

In consideration of that waiver, Anderson agreed to forfeit 15 accrued vacation days and to be available by phone or in person for consultation during the transition, without further cost to the district, Gordon stated. Also, if he is needed in connection with any legal matter, he agreed to appear at no cost to the district for six months. After that, he would be compensated

Under the terms of the original employment contract, unused sick time is forfeited upon separation from employment.

Anderson earned $174,456 as his base pay at Randolph, according to reports. He will earn $205,000 in New Bedford.